In this new monthly column the Madcap Woodwright, John McBride, invites both seasoned pro and novice woodworkers alike, to stop and reevaluate their perspective on woodworking. Each month, John will discuss issues that encourage you to explore time worn attitudes and approaches to woodworking.

During this class you'll assemble the plane body; sharpen the iron; flatten the sole; shape the body with bandsaw, rasps, and sandpaper; learn about adjusting the plane to take shavings as you want to; and perhaps even apply the first coat of boiled linseed oil finish.

This month, Steve Johnson discusses how Einstein relates to woodworking, considers how woodworking projects can go in different directions but end with the same result, and describes his newest vestibule project inside his house.

David Jones recently came across a downed cherry tree with beautiful burls. It wasn't until he cut into the wood to make a bowl blank that he found the beauty that had been hidden away inside the downed tree.

There are various medium on which to sharpen and hone your plane irons and chisels: diamond plates, water stones, oil stones, ceramic stones, sandpaper and more! In this video from Highland Woodworking, Justin Moon talks about the different choices and pros and cons of each method.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn in person from many of the woodworking masters who regularly contribute to Fine Woodworking magazine during a full program of classroom instruction and technique demonstrations to help you expand your skills.

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